How much funding does Back2School Boost provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Back2School Boost?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Back2School Boost?

Eligible applicants: Age: 6 to 18th birthday (or graduation from high school, whichever comes last); Geographic scope: Whatcom or Skagit County residents.

How often is Back2School Boost offered?

Back2School Boost runs on an annual cycle.

Back2School Boost

Blue Skies for Children

Foundation Annual Grants for Homeless Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Age: 6 to 18th birthday (or graduation from high school, whichever comes last)
Geographic scope: Whatcom or Skagit County residents

Other requirements

Status: Homeless, low-income, or in foster care
Income verification: Required (eligible for free/reduced lunch under WA State OSPI Guidelines qualifies)
Identification: Required for parent/guardian and child
Distribution programs do not count toward the three Little Wishes per calendar year limit

Overview

Program Description

Annual back-to-school distribution event providing new clothing essentials for the school year.

Eligibility

Age: 6 to 18th birthday (or graduation from high school, whichever comes last)
Status: Homeless, low-income, or in foster care
Geographic scope: Whatcom or Skagit County residents
Income verification: Required (eligible for free/reduced lunch under WA State OSPI Guidelines qualifies)
Identification: Required for parent/guardian and child
Distribution programs do not count toward the three Little Wishes per calendar year limit
Blue Skies may serve up to five children per family

What is Provided

NEW coat
NEW shoes
Socks
Backpack

Event Timing

Schedule: Mid-September annually (2025 event reached over 400 children)
Type: In-person event distribution

How to Access

BY REFERRAL ONLY - For immediate clothing essential needs, contact organization directly. For planning for the next school year, attend the annual event in mid-September.

Contact Information

Phone: (360) 756-6710
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1310 Broadway, Suite 2A, Bellingham, WA 98225

What Blue Skies for Children actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Blue Skies for Children reported $120K in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2020: 1
Total given: $5,341
Median grant: $5,341